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What Are Clarification Questions?
Questions suppliers raise during the tender period to resolve anything unclear in the documents, with answers normally shared with all bidders.
When can suppliers ask clarification questions?
During the tender period, up to the deadline set in the tender documents. Asking early gives the buyer time to respond and to update documents if needed.
Are the answers shared with everyone?
Usually yes. Answers are normally published to all bidders without naming who asked, to keep the competition fair.
What makes a good clarification question?
One that is specific, refers to the exact section of the document and explains why the point matters for the bid, such as a conflicting requirement or an unclear scoring rule.
